K-6 Guidance Counselor (2025-26)

K-6 Guidance Counselor

Union Day School is seeking a compassionate, student-focused K-6 School Guidance Counselor to support the academic, social-emotional, and developmental needs of our elementary students. This position will also oversee 504 Plan coordination and serve as the McKinney-Vento liaison, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations while advocating for students experiencing homelessness.

Key Responsibilities:School Counseling & Student Support:

• Provide individual and group counseling to support students' emotional, academic, and behavioral development.
• Implement a comprehensive school counseling program based on the NC Comprehensive School Counseling Standard
• Conduct classroom guidance lessons on social-emotional learning, conflict resolution, and career awareness.
• Assist in crisis intervention and develop strategies to support students facing personal challenges.
• Collaborate with teachers, staff, and families to develop strategies that foster student success.
• Participates in professional development activities to improve knowledge and skills.
• Uses available technology resources to enhance the school counseling program.
• Adheres to laws, policies, procedures, and ethical standards of the school counseling profession.

504 Plan Coordination:

• Manage and oversee the Section 504 process, ensuring compliance with federal and state guidelines.
• Facilitate 504 eligibility meetings, annual reviews, and reevaluations.
• Develop and maintain accurate documentation for all 504 plans.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for teachers, parents, and staff regarding student accommodations.

McKinney-Vento Liaison:

• Identify and support students experiencing homelessness under the McKinney-Vento Act.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state laws regarding the education of homeless youth.
• Provide outreach and resources to families to remove barriers to education (transportation, school supplies, etc.).
• Collaborate with local agencies and community partners to provide additional support for students and families.

Accountability

• Conducts a yearly program audit to review the extent of program implementation and effectiveness.
• Collects and analyzes data to guide program direction and emphasis.
• Measures results of the comprehensive school counseling program activities and shares results as appropriate with relevant stakeholders.
• Monitors student academic performance, behavior, and attendance and facilitates appropriate interventions.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• Master’s Degree in school counseling from an accredited college or university, or
• School counseling licensure: NC licensure in school counseling (Department of Public Instruction license)

Preferred:

• At least (1) year experience as a school counselor
• Charter school experience

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $42,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Physical Setting:

• Charter school

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

• Weddington, NC 28104 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Weddington, NC 28104: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $42,000